lithograph, paper, 33 x 46 cm in light passe - partout of 46 x 60 cm; dry seal Museum Albertina p.d.,
lithograph made in the 19th century by the museum office "Albertina Facsimile" in Vienna; unique print from the only unique edition of prints of the Dürer school published at the end of the 19th century.
Hans Baldung, also known as Hans Baldung Grien, was a German painter, printmaker, engraver, draughtsman and stained glass artist. He was considered the most talented disciple of Albrecht Dürer and his art belongs to both the German Renaissance and Mannerism. Baldung developed his distinctive style, full of color, expression and imagination. His talent was diverse, and his works included portraits, woodcuts, drawings, tapestries, altarpieces and stained glass, often relying on allegories and mythological motifs.
Baldung often dealt with subjects related to witches and magic, as well as religious and mythological themes. His other well-known works include "The Fall of Man," from 1511, and "Witches," from 1510, which are examples of his interest in supernatural forces and the moral aspects of human nature. Baldung's works expressed his fascination with witches, as can be seen in a series of drawings and prints on the subject between 1510 and 1544.
Baldung was one of the earliest masters of the chiaroscuro technique in woodcuts, which involves using the contrast of light and shadow to create the illusion of space and volume. His graphic works are prized for combining landscapes, figures, light and color with an almost magical dreaminess. At the same time, his works have a dark character and mannered virtuosity. His graphic techniques were thus diverse and innovative, and his graphic works are valued for their unique style and deep meaning.
